Organic Retardation Is Caused by

question 70

Multiple Choice

Organic retardation is caused by

• A)an impoverished intellectual environment.
• B)undernourishment during childhood.
• C)a genetic disorder or brain damage.
• D)traumatic experiences in early childhood.

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Definitions:

Lateral Hypothalamus

A region of the brain involved in regulating hunger and thirst.

Ventromedial Hypothalamus

A part of the hypothalamus involved in regulating satiety, metabolism, and various other autonomic functions.

Ventromedial Hypothalamus

A part of the hypothalamus involved in regulating satiety, metabolism, and sexual behaviors.

Overeating

The consumption of food in quantities greater than the energy expenditure, leading to potential weight gain.